• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain their building Emergency Evacuation and Operations Plan (EEOP).
• Coordinate with building/department administrators responsible for employee, student, and visitor health and safety.
• Assign evacuation wardens (and alternates) for all areas of the building and insure that they know what their duties are in case of an evacuation. Evacuation warden orientation is required when there are changes of personnel.
• Assure classroom instructors inform students about emergency procedures, exits routes, and assembly points on the first day of class.
• Schedule "Evacuation Warden Training" for assigned personnel.
• Schedule, conduct, and record fire drills as required by the NYC Fire Code.
• Review the emergency plan at least annually and confirm that it is current.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent in education and experience plus four years of related experience 
• NYC Refrigeration License - Q-01
• Experience managing facilities operations and maintenance staff.
• Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems.
• Leadership skills to manage and guide maintenance teams.
• Professional demeanor and strong ethical standards.
• Ability to conduct and analyze building inspections.
• Strong financial acumen to manage budgets and control costs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to resolve issues within the facility.
• Strong communication skills to interact with staff, vendors, and tenants.
• Proficiency in building management software for record-keeping and scheduling maintenance tasks.
• Proficiency with Computerized Management and Maintenance Systems Software
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for compliance.
• A-35 Operate and Maintain Air Compressors
• B-28 Supervision of Stationary Energy Storage Systems
• G060 Fire Guard for Torch Operations
• F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations
• P-98 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage System
• P-99 Low Pressure Oil Burner Operator
• S-12 Citywide Sprinkler Systems
• S-13 Citywide Standpipe System
• S-95 Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
•  F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director
• 7G ? NYS Pesticide Applicator License
• Familiarity with (or certification in) Emergency Power Supply Systems

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to obtain required FDNY Certificates of Fitness within initial employment period.  

Certified Healthcare Facility Manager

Certified Energy Manager

Other Requirements

• Type other requirements and/or special indicators if CUIMC

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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